: So here is the next project that I have nine months to complete.
: Yes, that's right. You heard me. I guess I'd better start
: looking at Sea Pup plans next! Thought I would share the good
: news.

: By the way, this is a very well-drawn plan, and much reminds me of
: an Ian Oughtred drawing in details. Do any of you remember the
: spruce boom I salvaged? Well it will likely become strakes and I
: have some mahogany for the keel and davits. This weekend if all
: goes as planned I am headed back to that shipwreck to carry away
: the 50' spruce mast for my next few projects, a racing SUP and a
: SOF kayak. Going to be a busy man.

Oh my goodness - Malcolm!!! Congratulations!!!!!

Wow fella. I click on the Guillemot link on my iPhone wondering how things have been here, specifically you and Mr. Pruden - and then I see this post and what a great way to end the day (im in bed). I think the whole
idea is excellent ( a kayak is a nice idea actually but presents to many practicality issues . I really applaud the whole design, concept and addition to your life. It moves so fast Malcolm. I remember like yesterday my daughter in her twos when the kayak bug bit me some 14 years ago almost. Goodness, that long. And during the rearing, especially in those very high maintenance early early years thinking about everyone tells me how fast they grow up - but I didnt see it at the time. Its hard to I guess. Looking back though - Nina's grown too fast too soon. Im shocked. Great kid, hard working in school, beautiful young lady. But where the hell did my little baby go? Sounds even cliche' to even say that kinda thing but when its real it has teeth.

Geepers... Off on a tangent like that. Maybe because kayaking especially then was so new to me like my child at the time.

At anyrate, Malcolm - God Bless, Ill say prayers For you and yours and yours to be born.

Pete